Temporary-Looking Furniture
Crafting and DIY furniture is a great way to become involved in the process of decorating your home while also saving a good deal of money. However, if you want to keep things looking polished, make sure that the furniture does not look unfinished.
Unfinished-looking furniture gives the space a non-permanent feel, which definitely does not contribute to an overall sense of “home” in the living room. There are plenty of great DIY ideas online out there, so before you tackle a project, find a tutorial that will give you the perfect finished look.
Weirdly Shaped Lamps
When you’re in college or are just starting out in life post-grad, you may simply want to take any furniture you can get your hands on for cheap. Many times that means inheriting old furniture for free from previous roommates.
That can mean strange looking furniture like lamps with multiple arms and plastic covers. While this was okay in collect, once you’ve moved on it’s probably best to choose a more elegant and timeless lamp with one lampshade instead.